Halo 2 Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Published: Jan 9, 2004

Campaign Walkthrough

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Walk down the dirt path ahead and grab the Energy Sword that's lying on the ground. Just around the corner
you'll run into a Brute—slay him, and continue down the path. There are many more Brutes along the way,
and they're not shy about throwing grenades. If you see one flying towards you, step back and wait for it to
explode before peeking out to continue shooting them.

Once you reach the top of the hill, a number of Elites will drop down in pods behind you. Follow them into
the building ahead and, as you pass through the second door, get ready to shoot down a bunch of Brutes and
Jackals. Keep your distance while firing, and avoid hitting the other Elites and Grunts (they're on your side).
Run up the hill on the right side of the room, clear out more enemies, and continue your march towards the top
of the hill.

Stay on the upper level of the next room while you help your fellow Elite take down the Brutes below. Carry
on to the next room and again keep your height advantage, firing on the Jackals below. When the level below is
clear, hop down to it and repeat the process as you make your way to the ground floor.

You'll have a height advantage in the next room as well, as Brutes pour in through the doorway ahead. Make
sure none of them flank you from the sides (ramps lead to your level) and drop down when they're all dead. Grab
the Fuel Rod Canon from the ground and continue through the halls until you meet back up with your crew (there
are more Fuel Rod cells on the floor).

Open up the doorway ahead to see a bunch of Brutes waiting on the other side. Use the Fuel Rod Cannon to
clear out multiple enemies with a single blow, and keep marching down the hill. At the base of the next hill is
a huge swarm of Brutes that rush in (one in a Spectre). Use grenades and Fuel Rod shots to clear 'em out
while taking cover to avoid their Brute Shots and Plasma Grenades.

Hop on a Ghost that's just around the corner and drive down the dirt path. Behind the rocks ahead are Brutes
with all sorts of weaponry—stay back and strafe them with the Ghost while doding their grenades, and
procede forward only when you're sure there are no more behind the next rocks. Along the right wall is a
downward path that opens up to the next area.

Immediately head up the short hill on the left to shoot down the Jackal that's near the turret. One of the
Grunts that's cowering nearby will man the turret, helping you out as you clear the field ahead. Keep your
distance between the Brutes as you strafe with the Ghost, and head around the corner to the right when the
coast is clear. Just around the corner are two brand-new Ghosts, though Brutes quickly commandeer them—if
you need a new ride, jack 'em.

Run down the gully in your Ghost while taking down the few Jackals around you. There are new Ghosts to grab
before reaching the base of the creek covered with Brutes and Jackals. Stay back, and you can effectively snipe
the enemies down with the Ghost's plasma shots (just spam areas where you see grenades flying from). Before
leaving the area, you should grab a Beam Rifle from one of the Jackals you downed.

Keep running down the length of the gully until you see a structure in the not-so-distant-distance. Hang
back and use the Beam Rifle to take out as many enemies as possible before running in towards the compound
Rambo-style. When you do rush to the structure, turn right at the base of the waterfall and quickly run up the
hill for cover—a ton of Brutes will fire at you from the archway to the left, accompanied by a Wraith
tank. Snipe down the Brutes across the way, and you'll be able to escape the sight of the Wraith by hanging out
in the rocks and bushes. When the Brutes are dead, jump onto the Wraith and board it, taking it for your
side.

Run up the path you used for cover and start heading towards the bridge where the Brutes were. More Elites
will drop in the area, and they'll command the Wraith if you made it available to them. As you cross the
bridge, watch for the sniping Jackals to the right as you make your way through the next doorway and into an
armory. Stock up on ammo for your Carbine, and nab the Rocket Launcher.

Through the next doorway is a continuation of the high path. Just ahead, from the left, enemy Brutes will
come at you while a Wraith below lobs shots your way. Use the Rocket Launcher to destroy the enemy tank, and
snipe down the Brutes before they get near you. Step around the corner to find a cave entrance, and clear out
the Brutes and Jackals before making your way down the path.

Almost immediately as you head down the tunnel, a Brute comes at you in a Ghost. Jack the Ghost from him and
use it to clear the cave tunnel. As you exit the tunnel, the level ends.